Accountant 1 Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $44,990.40 - $78,792.00 Annually
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CPRA- 224857
Department: GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Accountant 1-4 to join the Deepwater Horizon Project (DWH) Accounting section of CPRA's Financial Services Division. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting duties, including financial reporting, project and grant reconciliations, budget and expenditure tracking, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulations, and other fiscal operations that support the agency's daily business functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Monitor, research, and reconcile project budgets and expenditures.
• Review invoices, process budget documents, and prepare journal vouchers for assigned projects.
• Prepare expenditure reports to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and program regulations.
• Maintain grant billing records for DWH projects in LaGov, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of funds receipt and classification.
• Collaborate with project managers on cost status and advise on allowable charges.
• Prepare data for financial reporting using LaGov and Excel, including annual NRDA cost reporting through the NOAA DIVER portal and updates to sponsors, Executive Management, and project staff.
• Assist in internal and external audits by gathering supporting documentation.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development trainings to maintain current knowledge of federal guidelines, state regulations, and industry best practices.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with LaGov ERP (Finance modules).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload while collaborating with a team.
• Acute attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment*
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Accountant 1, Accountant 2, Accountant 3, or Accountant 4 depending on level of experience.
Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Compensation: The maximum salary for the Accountant 4 is $110,531 annually.
There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:
Accountant 1 $1,730.40
Accountant 2 $1,851.20
Accountant 3 $2,120.00
Accountant 4 $2,428.00
*If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may later be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting
• A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• None of the above.

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If you selected the option above indicating the possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, please provide the following details:Certification numberIssue dateExpiration date
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If you indicated that you have completed 24 semester hours in accounting, please list each course using the format below:Course acronym and number - Course title - Credit hours - InstitutionExample:ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 credit hours - LSUIf not applicable, enter "N/A."
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